NHTSA vehicle safety data

1997 Mercedes Benz 300 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 5 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300.

1997 Mercedes Benz 300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300, describing incidents dated June 5, 1998.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #824736 · Filed

    VEHICLE HAS ONE WINDSHIELD WIPER WHICH DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

  • ODI #715542 · Filed

    REPEATED SERVICE CALLS TO CORRECT PROBLEM SINCE CAR HAD APPROXIMATEKLY 6,000 MILES. ONE SERVICE REPAIR COST $1,674. WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NW ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED CAR BACK TO DEALER FOR SIXTH TIME CAR HAS 17, 450 MILES AT THIS TIME.

  • ODI #705460 · Filed

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Read all 5 complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Check your 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes Benz 300 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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